salt not dissolving

Lacy · 12/09/2007, 04:52 PM

I have a bucket of salt that accidently got left open a little. It does not seem to dissolve now completely. Is it still OK? I was going to use this to rinse some sand that is in one tank and is going into another tank. Will it be OK?
TIA

Acillaton · 12/09/2007, 05:02 PM

I think it will be ok. It may take a little more time to dissolve completly. I had same problem last summer. I did not close lid completly and after a week salt was hard like a rock. With a little strugling I broke it into pieces and was fine to use.

bertoni · 12/09/2007, 07:05 PM

It might be fine, or some of the salt might have gone through some chemical reactions and be insoluble. How much salt is left? I might just pitch the container.

snorvich · 12/09/2007, 09:38 PM

I agree with bertoni on this one. You definitely want to keep your salt dry and in a dry place.

Agu · 12/09/2007, 10:49 PM

Same thing just happened to me. I mix the salt, remove the powerhead to let solids settle to the bottom, and siphon the clear saltwater to a clean bucket. Been doing this for a couple of months without a problem.

BTW, do you use Instant Ocean ?

Lacy · 12/10/2007, 08:47 AM

Hi,
Yes, it is a bag of Instant Ocean.
Thanks

Slipstream · 12/10/2007, 08:52 AM

I have a bag of instant ocean in my cupboard, and i close it liek u close a loaf of bread.. LOL.. and use a twist tie to hold it closed, and it works just fine for me.

12/09/2007, 04:52 PM	#1
Lacy Ex FMAS bod member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 3,837 Blog Entries: 1	salt not dissolving I have a bucket of salt that accidently got left open a little. It does not seem to dissolve now completely. Is it still OK? I was going to use this to rinse some sand that is in one tank and is going into another tank. Will it be OK? TIA

12/09/2007, 07:05 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	It might be fine, or some of the salt might have gone through some chemical reactions and be insoluble. How much salt is left? I might just pitch the container. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/09/2007, 09:38 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I agree with bertoni on this one. You definitely want to keep your salt dry and in a dry place. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

12/09/2007, 10:49 PM	#5
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Same thing just happened to me. I mix the salt, remove the powerhead to let solids settle to the bottom, and siphon the clear saltwater to a clean bucket. Been doing this for a couple of months without a problem. BTW, do you use Instant Ocean ? __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

12/10/2007, 08:52 AM	#7
Slipstream Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 19	I have a bag of instant ocean in my cupboard, and i close it liek u close a loaf of bread.. LOL.. and use a twist tie to hold it closed, and it works just fine for me. __________________ The 'Slip' Current Tank Info: 32 gal SW, 20 gal FW, 10 gal tetra, 2 x 5gal betty's, but. 20gal firebellyNewt

12/09/2007, 05:02 PM	#2
Acillaton Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 430	I think it will be ok. It may take a little more time to dissolve completly. I had same problem last summer. I did not close lid completly and after a week salt was hard like a rock. With a little strugling I broke it into pieces and was fine to use.

12/10/2007, 08:47 AM	#6
Lacy Ex FMAS bod member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 3,837 Blog Entries: 1	Hi, Yes, it is a bag of Instant Ocean. Thanks